About the role
Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Clinical Coder/Health Information Manager role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Health Information Unit at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.
Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Clinical Coder/Health Information Manager to join our growing team on a part-time (0.8EFT) ongoing basis.
The Clinical Coder/Health Information Manager is responsible for delivering accurate, comprehensive, and timely clinical coding for all inpatient episodes at LRH. The role supports an efficient Health Information Unit by ensuring high-quality coded data, adherence to national coding standards, and contributing to Activity Based Funding accuracy. This role requires strong technical proficiency, excellent time management, and the ability to work independently.
Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service
The role of the Clinical Coder/Health Information Manager is:
* Apply ICD-10-AM coding with a minimum accuracy rate of 80% for code allocation and 90% for DRG assignment.
* Identify documentation deficiencies and produce appropriate clarification queries.
* Adhere to national coding standards and understand Activity Based Funding principles.
* Utilise 3M Codefinder software for accurate code assignment.
* Review personal PICQ errors, audit results, and meet monthly throughput deadlines.
About you
Ideal candidates for this role will have:
* Demonstrates integrity, strong communication skills, and a collaborative working style.
* Adaptable, respectful, and able to work effectively.
* Successfully completed a recognised clinical coding qualification (HIMAA or equivalent) with advanced medical terminology knowledge.
* Minimum three years' experience coding across a broad casemix using ICD-10-AM.
* Highly competent with computer systems, including coding software, data management, and electronic medical records.
* Demonstrates understanding of DRG allocation and its impact on WIES funding.
Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:
* Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
* Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
* Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
* A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
* Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
* Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.
Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Ellie Knight, Health Information Manager via email on for a confidential discussion.
Please click here for a copy of the Position Description
About us
Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.
Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
Diversity and inclusion
We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email:
How to apply
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications Close: 25 January 2026
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Before commencement, the successful applicant will
Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.